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French warplanes are continuing their attacks rebels in Mali. France's air force is now targeting the last place that the rebels hold. A total 30 jet fighters hit rebel positions and the northern town Kidal. French soldiers took Kidal airport Wednesday, but rebel Tuareg soldiers still control the town, which is close the border Algeria. French President Francois Hollande said he was pleased the progress France has made so far. However, he warned that the fight was not yet over. He told reporters: "There is still a whole part the north that remains unconquered. There are terrorist groups concentrated some areas of the country. There are still risks terrorism."

Mr Hollande spent one day Mali last week. He was warmly welcomed large crowds the desert town Timbuktu. He also visited the capital Bamako, where he told people that the rebel fighters had suffered big losses France's three-week campaign. The French president also promised he would help Mali rebuild the conflict is over. Mr Hollande said France would provide Mali aid buildings and roads. He also said Mali would get help to restore cultural and historical sites that the rebels damaged. Hollande added that French troops would leave Mali the government regains control all its land. Once France leaves, a UN-backed African force will help keep the peace Mali.